After an incident in a recent game we must once again emphasise that the Man off Rule does not apply when going to uncontested scrums in The Raging Bull NW Leagues.
The Society referee of this game wasn't aware of this and only changed his mind when presented with the Rules on a mobile phone.
Referees and Clubs please note it might be worth always having the Rules at hand.

New Cup Sponsors from Season 2018-2019
As you all know for the last 4 seasons our cup competitions have been sponsored by
LBS (Lighting and Building Services Ltd) and BEST (Brooke Edgley Specialist Technical Services)
and we are indebted to them for their fantastic support over this period.
In particular we are indebted to two individuals, David Larraway from LBS and
Colin Clinkard from BEST. Both these lads are ex players who wanted to put something back into the game which has given them so much and we as a league wish them every success going forward.
We are delighted to announce that as from next season 2018-19 all our 6 cup competitions will be sponsored by Frederic Robinsons Brewery from Stockport who have entered into an initial three year support which hopefully will be extended thereafter. Robinsons are already great supporters of “local” endeavours and are excited to be able to offer backing to North West Rugby.
For more information press “view more” and wherever possible we would ask that your club be welcoming of approaches from our sponsors and potentially reciprocal of their support of us.

USE OF AGP PITCH AT PRESTON GHWith the weather conditions likely to get worse over the next number of months the RFU are looking to offer Clubs the opportunity to hire the AGP at Preston Grasshoppers RFC for training and or matches.
Press View more to Register for your Club and book a time slot.

The Cotton Traders Championship Rossendale 2nd XV 26 pts v 25 pts Vale of Lune 2nd XVA rousing game at Marl Pitts, Vale bringing a remarkable record to Rossendale but to lose in the last minute of the game to a physical Rossendale XV. Rossendale produced a strong XV reversing a loss at Powderhouse Lane earlier in the season.
Referee Mike Hayward refereed a difficult game with patience, towards both sides. Actually it was a great game !!!
Some descriptive pictures taken by Steve Hyams and thanks to him for taking the time to send over for publication.
F.S.